Just 200 miles from San Francisco is Lake Tahoe, a beautiful glacial carved lake divided in half by the Nevada/California State Line. Drive around Lake Tahoe's 72-mile shoreline and enjoy its beauty from the many vistas.
South Lake Tahoe (in Nevada) is home to several large hotel-casinos while North Lake Tahoe has preserved the tranquility of a mountain community.
With so much to see and do year round, Lake Tahoe is a very popular weekend destination for Bay Area residents. Summer activities include hiking, swimming, and water skiing; while winter brings alpine and cross-country skiing enthusiasts to the area.
And, of course, many people visit Lake Tahoe solely for the
indoor activities, gambling in the luxurious casinos of South
Lake Tahoe where the lure of the tables and slot machines draw
those willing to take a risk for a chance at fortune.